Posted on August 16, 2011 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Scammers pretending to be from Windows Technical Centre. They will act like wanting to help you fix the virus on your computer (when there is nothing wrong with your computer), but are actually trying to get you to pay for something you don't need. They go by names like Suzie Smith, Glen ...etc while they speak with a slight Indian accent.
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Chris
Posted on November 9, 2011 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Ha ha, some of these posts saying microsystemtech are ok, clearly are from the company itself, guys brush up on your english and you may seem more convincing. SCAM SCAM SCAM
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Chris
Posted on November 9, 2011 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Had a call yesterday from these guys, telling me all the same stuff as the previous posts, using scare tactics to get you to commit, even saying my local computer tech isn't good enough to fix what is wrong with my computer only they can. while he was trying to convince me to allow them access to my computer I searched them online and found the complaint and scam posts about them, when questioned about this, he said that person was a rouge employee who was ripping off customers but he now doesn't work there, I began laughing hysterically at his response and he became quiet agitated telling me my computer will crash because I didn't believe him. Beware of these guys, I'm not racist in any way but I now go by the motto, if they have an indian accent just hang up.
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josh
Posted on October 13, 2011 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
SCAM! Fake antivirus scam, beware! If you've fallen for it, contact your bank, explain it, and get them to reverse the transaction.
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Thomas
Posted on September 10, 2011 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
Hey all,
Just had a call from a dodgy company, as I'm an ICT Operations Manager, the alarm bells rang straight away..... however they had my personal details.. name, st address etc.. They said they were from the "Windows Service Center".
So I ran with it a bit out of curiosity, they got me to open "Event Viewer" and asked how many ERROR alerts I had (which were a few, but I know what these errors are), however they kept telling me these were from Internet Viruses. Then they got me to open "Windows\Inf" directory in Windows Explorer, and said they were all downloaded viruses.... Now I know they're bullsh*tting me, cause I know exactly what file types are stored there and why.
So I escalated the call to one of their managers, who still insisted there were problems.. I must admit they are persistent bastards.. Then they wanted me to go to www.logmein123.com and enter a 6 digit number, this is the point my ISP just happen to cut me off ;-) so I told them I lost Internet access while I secretly searched for details about them on the Internet. I laughed when they told me their technician could also fix my Internet connection from my Modem to my ISP... LOL.
Eventually I told them we had other things to do and demanded a recall number (which they wouldn't give to start with). The number was (02) 8006 0187, which after a quick search told me they were were listed as "MICROSYSTEMTECH" and also as "REMOTE TECH SOLUTIONS" working from Bengal in India.
This is definitely a scam, they ring and use scare tactics so you think you have PC problems and viruses, then they make you pay a service so they can fix it, but really there is nothing to fix.....
More details and complaints located here: http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/(02) 8006 0187
As stated, they are persistent bastards (they'll call you back, so just hang up or tell them to *^#$^% off).
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Adriel
Posted on August 30, 2011 Caller type: Unknown Location: Australia
My mother received a call, and luckily did not listen to the person. It sounds like a SCAM!
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Sample complaints we have found for (02) 8006 0187
Thomas
Hey all,
Just had a call from the same company, as I'm an ICT Operations Manager, the alarm bells rang straight away..... however they had my personal details.. name, st address etc.. They said they were from the "Windows Service Center".
So I ran with it a bit out of curiosity, they got me to open "Event Viewer" and asked how many ERROR alerts I had (which were a few, but I know what these errors are), however they kept telling me these were from Internet Viruses. Then they got me to open "Windows\Inf" directory in Windows Explorer, and said they were all downloaded viruses.... Now I know they're bullsh*tting me, cause I know exactly what file types are stored there and why.
So I escalated the call to one of their managers, who still insisted there were problems.. I must admit they are persistent bastards.. Then they wanted me to go to www.logmein123.com and enter a 6 digit number, this is the point my ISP just happen to cut me off ;-) so I told them I lost Internet access while I secretly searched for details about them on the Internet. I laughed when they told me their technician could also fix my Internet connection from my Modem to my ISP... LOL.
Eventually I told them we had other things to do and demanded a recall number (which they wouldn't give to start with). The number was (02) 8006 0187, which after a quick search told me they were were listed as "MICROSYSTEMTECH" and also as "REMOTE TECH SOLUTIONS" working from Bengal in India.
This is definitely a scam, they ring and use scare tactics so you think you have PC problems and viruses, then they make you pay a service so they can fix it, but really there is nothing to fix.....
As stated, they are persistent bastards (they'll call you back, so just hang up or tell them to *^#$^% off).
salau
microsystemtech is a scam in parksreet kolkata
Got me
Yep, Was having trouble with these guys and fell for it. They took $115 and god knows how much personal info of my computer. Cancelled c'cards, changed details etc but pretty embarrased. Should have seen the writting on the wall. Hope the authorities take them to the cleaners!!
targeted consumer
They have been calling and hanging up. Called from 206-452-0661, a Seattle number but said they were from a company in Utah. Then the guy I spoke with "Kenny" said upon questioning that he was actually in another country.Same deal as above, said I had dangerous malware on my system and also said they knew I was an MS Windows user. They said they were aligned with the "Windows Service Center". I questioned him a lot, he gave me to his "supervisor" and basically once they could no longer answer my questions, they just hung up.They were going to charge me to connect to my system and clean up this purported malware. Fat chance.
Lou
They called me today...the guys sounds pretty aggro when I told him I didn't believe his story and that I'm not going to log my computer into some website that I've never heard off...They Indian bloke gave me a number (02) 8006 0187 to call them back on and hang up.
too smart
"Steve Jordan" attempts to fix your computer, but asks for $160. Definite scam.
Comments on (02) 8006 0187
Anonymous
Posted on August 16, 2011Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Chris
Posted on November 9, 2011Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Chris
Posted on November 9, 2011Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
josh
Posted on October 13, 2011Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Fake antivirus scam, beware!
If you've fallen for it, contact your bank, explain it, and get them to reverse the transaction.
Thomas
Posted on September 10, 2011Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
Just had a call from a dodgy company, as I'm an ICT Operations Manager, the alarm bells rang straight away..... however they had my personal details.. name, st address etc.. They said they were from the "Windows Service Center".
So I ran with it a bit out of curiosity, they got me to open "Event Viewer" and asked how many ERROR alerts I had (which were a few, but I know what these errors are), however they kept telling me these were from Internet Viruses. Then they got me to open "Windows\Inf" directory in Windows Explorer, and said they were all downloaded viruses.... Now I know they're bullsh*tting me, cause I know exactly what file types are stored there and why.
So I escalated the call to one of their managers, who still insisted there were problems.. I must admit they are persistent bastards.. Then they wanted me to go to www.logmein123.com and enter a 6 digit number, this is the point my ISP just happen to cut me off ;-) so I told them I lost Internet access while I secretly searched for details about them on the Internet. I laughed when they told me their technician could also fix my Internet connection from my Modem to my ISP... LOL.
Eventually I told them we had other things to do and demanded a recall number (which they wouldn't give to start with). The number was (02) 8006 0187, which after a quick search told me they were were listed as "MICROSYSTEMTECH" and also as "REMOTE TECH SOLUTIONS" working from Bengal in India.
This is definitely a scam, they ring and use scare tactics so you think you have PC problems and viruses, then they make you pay a service so they can fix it, but really there is nothing to fix.....
More details and complaints located here: http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/(02) 8006 0187
As stated, they are persistent bastards (they'll call you back, so just hang up or tell them to *^#$^% off).
Adriel
Posted on August 30, 2011Caller type: Unknown
Location: Australia
It sounds like a SCAM!
Sample complaints we have found for (02) 8006 0187
Thomas
Just had a call from the same company, as I'm an ICT Operations Manager, the alarm bells rang straight away..... however they had my personal details.. name, st address etc.. They said they were from the "Windows Service Center".
So I ran with it a bit out of curiosity, they got me to open "Event Viewer" and asked how many ERROR alerts I had (which were a few, but I know what these errors are), however they kept telling me these were from Internet Viruses. Then they got me to open "Windows\Inf" directory in Windows Explorer, and said they were all downloaded viruses.... Now I know they're bullsh*tting me, cause I know exactly what file types are stored there and why.
So I escalated the call to one of their managers, who still insisted there were problems.. I must admit they are persistent bastards.. Then they wanted me to go to www.logmein123.com and enter a 6 digit number, this is the point my ISP just happen to cut me off ;-) so I told them I lost Internet access while I secretly searched for details about them on the Internet. I laughed when they told me their technician could also fix my Internet connection from my Modem to my ISP... LOL.
Eventually I told them we had other things to do and demanded a recall number (which they wouldn't give to start with). The number was (02) 8006 0187, which after a quick search told me they were were listed as "MICROSYSTEMTECH" and also as "REMOTE TECH SOLUTIONS" working from Bengal in India.
This is definitely a scam, they ring and use scare tactics so you think you have PC problems and viruses, then they make you pay a service so they can fix it, but really there is nothing to fix.....
As stated, they are persistent bastards (they'll call you back, so just hang up or tell them to *^#$^% off).
salau
Got me
Was having trouble with these guys and fell for it. They took $115 and god knows how much personal info of my computer. Cancelled c'cards, changed details etc but pretty embarrased. Should have seen the writting on the wall. Hope the authorities take them to the cleaners!!
targeted consumer
Lou
too smart
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